I like the tech. He doesn't say too much or overstate things. It gives you a good idea of what things matter, mainly, air filter and oil injection. Too many people try to show off their encyclopedic knowledge and end up burying the main points or speculating.
@kevinegbert12514 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏼 I’m still trying to figure out what to do with my hands in these videos 😂
@garthlundquist83164 жыл бұрын
At 270 hours, my 2019 TE 300i runs great and has 190 lbs compression. These motors last a very long time in single track use with proper care.
@richr1613 жыл бұрын
Even in this video I;m not sure i would have changed that piston. Double ring piston and low rpm this motor will achieve 4 stroke like engine life using a good oil like klotz. Great Bike. A refined and modern 2 stroke in my opinion is a better machine than the 4 strokes.
@infidelmat2 жыл бұрын
No kidding, 100 hours trail riding is nothing. 150 is a very safe interval, 200 shouldn't be an issue. The real danger seems to be piston skirt wear if your PV flapper gets alot of buildup causing wear and skirt failure on the exhaust side.
@enduroa.k.o2 жыл бұрын
@@infidelmat this is the best advice in my opinion. With this build up could wear new piston out in no time
@melo58482 жыл бұрын
@@infidelmat can you say that again with more friendly terms pls? My 85 blew up only on the exhaust port just like u said.. intake side and right and left side were perfectly fine. Maybe like 15-20 hours on top end when it happened
@infidelmat2 жыл бұрын
@@melo5848 85s (and all small bores) have much much lower service intervals, we were talking about big bore KTMs specifically in trail/enduro. Those little bikes are a whole other thing that I really can't say may, but there are plenty of forums for everything out there.
@elcincero3214 жыл бұрын
People will never believe you can hit 125 hrs and more on a 2 stroke, when; properly jetted and maintained. Thanks for sharing this video. Since I got to know this channel I've been impacted to know someone else knows this.
@EnduroMadeira Жыл бұрын
All 3 of our TE300i's (2021) have gone past 400h each on stock piston. They're about 450 now and I am changing the piston for the first time. Granted these are bikes for tours, and they are rarely revved hard (no racing and most guys coming for a ride are offroad beginners) I'd say this is a pretty good bike! (stock piston, stock chain, sprockets, etc.)
@garthlundquist36233 жыл бұрын
Sold my 2019 TE300i to a friend at 300 hours, original piston. It is now over 400 hours on that original piston and needs to be rebuilt. Pretty amazing.
@drivingmylifeaway71494 жыл бұрын
158 hours on my 250 xc-w! Due for top end.. still runs good. Noticeable power loss
@itsd.k94873 жыл бұрын
By a top end do people mean just the rings or the whole piston and rings.
@drivingmylifeaway71493 жыл бұрын
@@itsd.k9487 whole piston and rings.. Generally a couple hundred dollars for everything you need. Then if you wanna rebuild or jet the carb.
@sk22832 жыл бұрын
Last 250 2-stroke I had I rebuilt the top end at 150 hours and it was fine, could have happily gone another 25 hours + That was a mix of trails, enduro practice and a few races. Awesome engines
@richardhartley70944 жыл бұрын
excellent video good to hear from a tech that works on these bikes all the time puts all the crap about tpi bikes to rest thanks Kyle👍🇬🇧
@quentinrance89744 жыл бұрын
Well done Kyle, it's always good to get a second opinion and another perspective on this newer technology in the dirt bike realm.
@AntiStressKit4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video Kyle. I was happy to learn TPI worked well on your bike, and for those who have commented here. Unfortunately, my experience with the Husqvarna TE150i 2020 is different. After 25 hours the top end was completely gone. The cylinder and piston were burnt out due to insufficient oil in the mix. We found no issues with the oil pump and the assumption was that updating the map software would resolve the problem. at the 45 hour mark (20 hours after the previous top-end rebuild) the engine malfunctioned again, but now, due to too much oil in the mix. I was told (once again) that a new software update would resolve the issues I have been experiencing thus far. It would come as no surprise that I lost confidence in the technology and any comments, suggestions, or recommendations that may assist me will be greatly appreciated.
@DirtBikeChannel4 жыл бұрын
So sorry you had a bad experience. Me and my group haven't have any problems with ours other than that fuse blowing that I have mentioned over and over.
@johnnyreb864 жыл бұрын
Try a coober ecu. They work with factory ktm and build ecus with no emissions restraints. They map the ecu how the factory should and would if it weren’t for overbearing government rules.
@carlatamanczyk38914 жыл бұрын
TPI motors are run way too lean to satisfy the Euro 4 emission requirements and give the owner short engine life. No thanks, I will keep my carbed 2 strokes.
@carlatamanczyk38914 жыл бұрын
@@the_g371 Until I can get at least 237 hours before a top end rebuild like on my carbed 2 strokes, I disagree. I am an older rider, so I guess it's okay for the young riders of today to spend 10 grand on a bike with a very short life motor. Be my guest.
@eastwood40062 жыл бұрын
@@carlatamanczyk3891 have you ridden a modern TPI 250/300? Performance characteristics might change your mind.... A well cared for TPI can go 150-200 hours unless you're in the dunes or something wild
@gkling334 жыл бұрын
Kyle, thank you. Whether or not it was necessary, I appreciate you putting a fresh top end on the bike BEFORE I WIN IT.
@marklowe74313 жыл бұрын
These are an amazing bike. No regrets. No mods needed other than suspension/rider setup, add an exhaust guard and fork bleeders. Done.
@Coldbrookdangee2 жыл бұрын
I'm at 70 hours bone stock on a '22 250 xcw with nothing more than very frequent oil changes and very frequent air filter cleanings. I warm it up with 0 throttle per manual and it's been taking good care of me :)
@hammer49946 Жыл бұрын
I just rolled 75 hours on my 22 xcw-300 and all I have done is tires. Air filter maintenance. Gas and oil. All technical single track. I warm it up the right way and installed a fan. I'll do the top end next winter at 150-175 hours.
@pietkun0073 жыл бұрын
170 hours on my 2019 300 TPI. No issues whatsoever. I ride hard enduro and I did many races with it including Roof of Africa, IMPIs and EWXC Race seasons. Since top end done i don't even any power gain. Bike feels exactly the same.
@BrianK-pd4bu4 жыл бұрын
206 hours on my 2015 250xc did top end at 125 hours, runs as good as new !
@mcsbikelife38294 жыл бұрын
The point is fuel injected ones are having problems not the carb bikes
@dac9994 жыл бұрын
That's cute. My 4 stroke RFS motor has 720 hours with first piston. :-) And still going strong.
@pinhead_larry48934 жыл бұрын
I bet you and you’re boyfriend are real cute on your 4 stroke
@dac9994 жыл бұрын
@@pinhead_larry4893 yes we are
@ashmyrmidonsminions92714 жыл бұрын
@@dac999 Heeee larious guys 🤣🤣🤣🤣 wanna talk about 9 vs 45 now heh
@1MarkBevans3 жыл бұрын
Diesels will last a long time, as well as outdated heavy pigs 😂
@DirtBikeGrub3 жыл бұрын
The RFS motor is legendary in reliability. But is also a 4 banger and not same as 2t
@jamesdenton36924 жыл бұрын
Had 300 hours on my 08 300 xcw before a teardown ,( a drowning ) . Casual trail riding, Optimal at 100:1 ,no more than normal wear.
@RTRrentals4 жыл бұрын
Great insight! Thanks! and Sounds like he was hesitant to admit bikes can go higher hours than manual recommendation, he's gotta walk a fine line in a Porfitting Service Repair Shop.
@carscene74253 жыл бұрын
I had a 2017 250xc and I easily got 125h on it, just lost that slight compression but I was so amazed on how long my top end lasted and nothing broke on it for the 2 years and 6 months i had it, just tires and sprockets
@eddiekelley5274 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated KB. You are very valuable to the dirt bike community..
@stevenbrannan69794 жыл бұрын
My 2019 300 exc TPI lasted 6.3 hours. Sounds like something in the bottom end. Although a little disappointed, I must say KTM UK are very good at communicating with customers. I have to take it in to the dealer for diagnostics and then hopefully they will offer some kind of goodwill towards the coat of repair. Love the channel though Kyle. Wish we had trails like yours in the UK
@tonyt15543 жыл бұрын
What ended up being wrong?
@stevenbrannan69793 жыл бұрын
@@tonyt1554 Completely collapsed main bearing. Ended up having it replaced and the crank rebuilt. Luckily no other damage. Unfortunately KTM ruled it as corrosion being the cause and although I disagreed with them I had to pay for the repair. Not the best for 6.3 hours but just unluck I suppose
@tanelrebane4 жыл бұрын
Superb video Kyle! There's so much uncertainty floating around on the net regarding TPI so this was reassuring to see. Made me decide to get one. Thanks, much appreciated!
@Frank88Workz4 жыл бұрын
Nice short video Kyle, having bought a 2020 300 that makes me confident that doing maintenance like always will probably result in a long lasting bike. Since i have a 920h original internal 500exc that seen hell i think i can make it 😂
@wirth3154 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. Exactly what us seasoned Vets like to see. Preventative is Cheap on a 2 stroke, so top end every 100 hours and parts pay for themselves. Braap!
@gregplassmann71394 жыл бұрын
Replace the oil pump every 100 hours??!! KTM should have adopted Yamaha's 1970's mechanical Yamalube pump system. With '70's Yamaha enduro's still running around, it seems much more reliable and durable than the KTM oil pump.
@forestradmall22004 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to someday have a ktm300xcw! Just nine days until the sweepstakes. Crossing my fingers and toes
@BrianK-pd4bu4 жыл бұрын
Amen !
@rcracer6414 жыл бұрын
Why does KTM not place a warning sensor on oil pressure. No oil pressure a light comes on. Nice video.
@robsonenduro33163 жыл бұрын
exactly what I think, and some message displayed on the dash in case of oil pump failure - eject! eject! this system is ticking bomb otherwise.
@DirtNastyy3 жыл бұрын
Super smart idea. Hell even a small red light tucked away somewhere would be a lot better than nothing
@robsonenduro33163 жыл бұрын
@mateuszsymbula LOL pump with no pressure, that's a good one....
@tonyt15543 жыл бұрын
@@robsonenduro3316 There's no pressure because it just gravity feeds into the intake after the pump. Since there is no resistance it never builds any measurable pressure.
@farmer32423 жыл бұрын
No oil pressure, motors toast already!
@onthethrottle71042 жыл бұрын
I've been in this industry for 4 decades, the 2019 250 and 300 XCW and XC TPI motors and suspension is the very best KTM/Husky has ever produced. I currently own 2021 and 2022 XCW and an XC and the 2019 is the best best bike of all time. Just FYI to all of you guys looking for bikes out there. If you want to make the suspension even better, to go Slavens Racing and you can find everything you need. But stay with the 2019 bike.
@haydenholub19314 жыл бұрын
This channel single handedly got me into dirt bikes! I can’t stop watching I bought a old Baja motor sports 125cc what would be a good next bike I’m ready for something a little new and faster!?
@Hermelin.G14 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Id recommend trying as many different bikes as you can. Ride the bikes of friends, sit on bikes at stores etc. That way you will find your perfect match ;-)
@Unkomaks4 жыл бұрын
I have been riding my 2008 ktm 200 Iv put over 300 hours on it and it’s still running perfect
@Andrefsr982 жыл бұрын
300 hours with same piston?
@TheIrongutz4 жыл бұрын
I remember putting thousands of hours on my 125 and 250’s as a kid and never did a top end. Probably lost some power but never broke down, just rode the hell out of them.
@Scottstunts3 жыл бұрын
Me too man. I had a 97 cr125 that I ran I maxima 927 for like 5 years, beat the hell out of the thing with no issues.
@listomoto5 ай бұрын
base on that piston you can stretch the hours for 200
@bboness7134 жыл бұрын
This video answered the questions I had that gave me reservations about buying a new KTM or Husqvarna. While I can't afford one now, I plan on getting one in the future. Great job and thanks for the quality products on your site.
@DirtBikeTrailRider2 жыл бұрын
My 2020 6 Day has 130 hours, and is running perfect.
@RossoOz4 жыл бұрын
I thought that the next size bigger piston is not to maintain compression but to stop excessive piston rock in the over sized cylinder. New rings and the cylinder hone would maintain the compression? Good video BTW
@redneck2724 жыл бұрын
Correct !!! , 001 on a set of new piston and rings will not change the compression at all , the oversize piston is to help piston slap or rock
@kevinegbert12514 жыл бұрын
That’s correct. I failed to further explain that point at the end of the video. However, like Rusty said, the cylinder bore size is .001 larger than stock so that’s the main reason why we jumped up to the B piston was to achieve the correct cylinder to piston clearance. The other reason is because the pistons fatigue over time and if you choose to just swap in new rings you run the risk of cracking a skirt from too much piston rock.
@TheSprigga4 жыл бұрын
You weren't worried about the factory Nikasil coating on the cylinder walls when he re-honed the cylinder?
@davidmcfarling86924 жыл бұрын
Great video Kyle. I have a 2017 xc250 and it is a great bike . I hadn't ridden off road sence the early 80s . Can't believe how much better new bikes are. XC250 does everything well. Next time I may look at a 300 but can't imagine it could be better. My 250 has about 20 hrs sence rebuild by 2nd owner. He had it done by local shop with a good rep. I'll ride it 50 or so and have a look inside. Can't believe how well modern 2 strokes hold up. Expensive but worth it. Last bike was 75 yz360. Big difference.
@gilvietor19183 жыл бұрын
I loved my TPI bike, but like you pointed out I used the recommended oil, never had issues, though I didn't put huge numbers of hours on the bike. Great video as usual.
@JAVTROOPER3 жыл бұрын
What??? Is this man is a Hugh Jackman ?? 😂
@CraigSmith5684 жыл бұрын
The oil pump is my biggest worry with the TPI bikes. Is there any way of knowing if the pump quits like a light coming on? Would love to have one of these and it would be interesting to see if the people that had issues with the pump were running a different oil or not.
@albertcampos9593 жыл бұрын
Yah this is the beauty of our bikes...these 300s (for trail) run for ever it seems!
@jerseyjeeper15753 жыл бұрын
The wash pattern on that piston was nice. Good A/F ratio..
@kaldtonde4 жыл бұрын
"Except that time I was dumb as hell"...so humble Kyle.
@green4612 жыл бұрын
The marks on the piston are that of being the thrust side, totally normal, blow-by doesnt leave marks, its from the piston rod:stroke ratio when its forced down, some force is pushed to the side (thrust side). Use a compression tester for that. Over 160hrs on mine and another i know of over 400hrs and never been opened. Another I know did top end over 200 and didnt even need it. This one looks fine yet. You failed to mention the biggest determining factor for rebuilding....compression test.
@duken4evr4 жыл бұрын
Nice! That engine's insides looked great! TPI oil pumps are generally reliable. The big thing to watch out for is don't get any dirt at all, not even a tiny bit, into the oil tank. Contamination can easily cause the sensitive oil pump to fail. I prefer a Lectron carb equipped bike due to the stone axe simple nature of it. TPI is a binary on/off switch - it is awesome until it isn't, then it is a nightmare. A Lectron is even more simple than a Minkuni carb with it's multiple jet circuits, and the metering rod carb really does compensate well for varying elevation and temp changes. I live in CO and ride in CO and UT, so the bike ('18 300 XC) sees a lot of big temp and elevation swings. Always spot on after the initial dial in was completed with the Lectron, and it manages to do that with a mechanically simple design. That is a win when it comes to dirt bikes. Simple is good.
@tomlynn28734 жыл бұрын
I thought you should not hone the nickel from the cylinder?
@DirtBikeChannel4 жыл бұрын
We didn't hone it away.
@lenny33944 жыл бұрын
Dirt Bike Channel But would it be fine to just run it as is in this case?
@kevinegbert12514 жыл бұрын
The Nikasil plating is extremely durable and a light hone doesn’t actually remove a measurable amount of material (cylinder mic’s out the same before and after). The hone simply helps to remove glazing and freshens up the cross-hatching in the cylinder to help seat the new rings and increases lubricity between the cylinder and piston/rings.
@ukaszm.7954 жыл бұрын
GET ECU or stock?
@stone48584 жыл бұрын
All pump failures I know about were not using Motorex oil. Mine has 295 hours and it looks like new just opened it yesterday 🙂 for it's second top end re-build as I do mine every 150 hours
@LChem14 жыл бұрын
Gee an oil pump lasts all of 125 hours and it should be replaced? I'm 70 and I can easily put 125 hrs in less than a year. A kid can do that in a month. Maybe just use premix?
@johnnyreb864 жыл бұрын
You can’t use premix on these bikes. The oil pump replacement only takes about 15 minutes.
@LChem14 жыл бұрын
@@johnnyreb86 and the pump cost? I had a Saab with an injector but it didn't hurt the engine to use premix. Had a 1970 Kawasaki 350 Scrambler. It also had injection. But dittos. Why woyld using premix damage an engine? I use it in some 4 stroke applications
@johnnyreb864 жыл бұрын
Purr Cat the pump is about $100. The reason you can’t use premix is because the fuel injectors are in the transfer ports, meaning the fuel never enter the crankcase and the oil is injected into the throttle body. The benefits of this are the oil isn’t diluted with fuel so it lubes better and less oil is needed. It also results in a cleaner burn and more fuel efficiency.
@LChem14 жыл бұрын
@@johnnyreb86 oh, thanks. I wont be getting one.a $1hr for an oil pump is $$$....but i am going thru a 1998 kx125, every bearing etc etc. Maybe $1800. &my labor. Oh, my Kawasaki was an American Eagle....Dan Gurney got into bikes but failed Quickly. We bought 3 for $300 each, in the box!. He also put AE emblem on Laverda 750. But youll never see one.
@Ultrasuede12 жыл бұрын
300 hours on my 08 300 exc. Doing a full rebuild because I dusted the bearings. Never buying a cheap air filter again
@clumzer13 ай бұрын
love MotoXperts
@endurotruckererniedesjardins4 жыл бұрын
How many hours did you run your yz250x before doing the top end?
@moto3moto4194 жыл бұрын
Forums are a good source of real world experience , just like this one example of .
@barromoto4 жыл бұрын
What does your tech think of the head design without squish band? Why has ktm changed the head design?
@kevinegbert12514 жыл бұрын
All the new engine design revisions on the TPI bikes have been targeted at producing lower emissions, not necessarily increased power.
@billyjohn14723 жыл бұрын
Is there a slower video which shows all the steps taken when changing a TPI Top End?
@ryanpettis72753 жыл бұрын
If you wind one lmk
@jt-yt9yh4 жыл бұрын
You mentioned a type b piston after the hone. My question is what happens after the next build? Stay with b or options?
@nicholaskemp2451 Жыл бұрын
I cannot help but wonder how many increments piston sizes come in if mechanics keep cleaning/removing cylinder metal. Hopefully it's something like 12 and they aren't more expensive then the originals. If not, 2nd hand 300s may become junk & new ones only last 1 or2 top end rebuilds. Something to consider.
@therealdjt5324 жыл бұрын
Not necessary to do top end on 125hrs. This seems to be a common thing amongst bikers now. Do a compression test and decide.
@mountainvalleyfrost57774 жыл бұрын
It's a sweepstakes bike. Think for a moment, he gives away a bike that destroys itself 50 hours later. Imagine the grief he'd get.
@DirtBikeChannel4 жыл бұрын
This was wrapping up a long term test to see how it looked inside, AND I'm giving this bike away in less than 2 weeks. Wanted it to be fresh for someone.
@johnnyreb864 жыл бұрын
G C compression test won’t tell you the crankcase pressure. Also the fatigue life of the piston comes into play. It’s common to crack chunks of piston skirt off the bottom of the piston due to the negative/positive pressure change in a two stroke crankcase. A few hours and a couple hundred bucks for a top end is way cheaper than a couple days and over a grand for a bottom end rebuild.
@carlatamanczyk38914 жыл бұрын
I don't understand such low hour top end jobs these days. But I still ride carbed 2 strokes too.
@CW-up7xv4 жыл бұрын
@@johnnyreb86 and crankcase pressure won't be fixed by a top end if it's leaking out of the crankshaft. Even 150 hours is unnecessary. I'm on a 17 300 XC and I ride fairly hard. After 200 hours the piston looked perfect and the rings were well within spec. Not desert riding though, mostly technical singletrack.
@yorkchris104 жыл бұрын
I went over and looked at some sled talk to see what's going on with the piston and rings. Looks like oil-cooled piston, but maybe better lube coming??
@danielplace19627 ай бұрын
That is not blow by on piston below the rings On a two stroke exhaust goes down the transfers momentarily before the pressure dumps enough out the exhaust and charge can come up too from the bottom end.
@frannava97994 ай бұрын
What do they put in the engine seals?
@tigcig73714 жыл бұрын
I’ve been really looking forward to seeing this video, awesome job kyle
@nonoantonio984 жыл бұрын
But Kial we have to remember this bike is using an aftermarket ecu as well? Which may change results to the standard bike..
@boblogIIIfan3 жыл бұрын
You should do the piston more often, good time to clean the power valve also
@agee83224 жыл бұрын
+ baked on carbon means its running weak. Oil wash and minimal carbon mean its running rich(er). What you want is a fairly washed top with a minimal carbon pattern.
@billybob17734 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this update, looks good. I have trouble trusting an electric solenoid plunger pump as there is absolutely no redundancy built in. What's wrong with an electronically metered mechanical pump where the mechanical pump will supply the max unrestricted amount of oil if the electronic metering fails, mechanical oil pump failures are extremely rare compared to the regularity you hear of these types failing and you're still passing your emission tests with precisely controlled oil metering until the day the electronics decide not to work....the difference being the engine isn't going to seize from lack of lubrication when the electrics do crap out.....just more exhaust smoke and maybe a plug foul.
@kevinegbert12514 жыл бұрын
The electronic oil pump and programming on the TPI allows for an extremely lean oil mixture under no load (at idle) to reduce emissions and “loading up” but also allows for a far richer mixture under high load/rpm to prevent seizing or scuffing. A mechanical or Venturi style pump simply doesn’t have that kind of range.
@theeasternfront64364 жыл бұрын
Looks like an easy swap. Carry a spare??
@billybob17734 жыл бұрын
@@kevinegbert1251 That's why I was talking about an electronically metered mechanical pump with the fail safe being it will poke the maximum oil (un-metered) in if the electronic metering fails instead of no oil being injected when the current design fails.
@danielplace19627 ай бұрын
Carry a spare. Lol. When it is seized that won't help you.
@bikemancody27522 жыл бұрын
Have a link to a Nikil Sil hone???
@JaykeGroenhuysen2 жыл бұрын
My 2020 300 XC-W blew up today at around 60 hours
@RideWithTheWolf2 жыл бұрын
So, can the carbon be burned off? ... and where would the carbon go if it was burned off? Nice vid ...
@jackrussell97443 жыл бұрын
MXP does nice work. They ported an atv head for me bitd.
@elcincero3214 жыл бұрын
That piston is exactly marked as a piston with a properly jetted mid lean and rich.. exact point where you want to be.
@Giorgio6764 жыл бұрын
THX for that ! I have same engine on my 300HVA All is ok
@eugrules4 жыл бұрын
Too soon for me. But everyone is different. Great video as usual.
@keithsada13802 жыл бұрын
I can't seem to get a straight answer on whether engine braking on these bikes is okay or not.
@rodolfocornejo57713 жыл бұрын
Porque mi tpi falla en alta como si le faltara gasolina que crea que sea la falla amigo
@craigwilson82552 жыл бұрын
Pretty crazy to need a larger piston after just 140 hrs on the cylinder. Maybe they honed it too much? Idk. Seems too soon to me.
@lucasbraga61234 жыл бұрын
The dislikes must be 2 TPI owners who had bad experiences
@mixalis61684 жыл бұрын
or carby owners who have no clue !
@timm18073 жыл бұрын
@@mixalis6168 Tpi runs leaner and is not as good as carb. Simple
@riders.oregon44743 жыл бұрын
Maybe accidentally bumped
@jadenantal1652 Жыл бұрын
@@timm1807 much simpler tho. Never need to rejet when going up or down in altitude
@rattius2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Just scrolled to the comments, did not find anyone aksing this: When would you recommend doing a bottom-end rebuild, meaning connection rod replacement with bearings, crankshaft bearings, etc? In my ktm manual they recommend this after 80 hours of usage, so including piston change and cylinder check. I think this is not neccessary so early?
@dominickjohnston58814 жыл бұрын
if you have heavy carbon build up it could be a sign of a lean condition as running rich kinda washes away the carbon on the top of the piston. Anyways nice job
@openidqd Жыл бұрын
KTM oil pump for retro two strokers? Interesting 🤔
@bigals.ktms.99374 жыл бұрын
Yes good run down on a long term tpi.
@mecalpsha44734 жыл бұрын
*KTM is the best - way better quality than the big 4*
@paahtopro39503 жыл бұрын
doubt
@itsd.k94873 жыл бұрын
If the cylinder and piston is in good shape could you just change the rings ?
@northernlightse30664 жыл бұрын
Good commentary and info. Thanks!
@damonabrams94184 жыл бұрын
Hey Kyle and good morning, I just purchased a 2020 250xc tpi and I cant find a skid plate for it anywhere , I never road before and this is my first ever dirt bike, that's my other question you think I did the right thing
@patauger11934 жыл бұрын
Hi Kyle Got 2005 kdx 220, never did top end, ring, piston...etc. Keep Air filter, always clean, lube chain, run 1/32 like recommend, semi synthetic 2T kawasaki oil. Compression 150psi. Looking for beta xtrainer, next bike, want reliability like kdx. I like to ride, technical. Keep good work👍
@Sladep1232 жыл бұрын
Nothing is as reliable as that KDX
@Ridefastorgetpassed4 жыл бұрын
Cant wait until Kyle calls me to drop off my KTM hahahaha
@hermitrob5481 Жыл бұрын
Yeah they want you bring em in at 100 hours to make KTM and the owner happy. Get 125-150 all day long on XCW single track riding.
@enduroa.k.o4 жыл бұрын
Very informative video thanks 👍🇬🇧
@laneball52623 жыл бұрын
I’m looking to get a two stroke how much would you expect to pay for a rebuild like this without oil pump
@danamesarchik36333 жыл бұрын
Great Job Kevin!
@knolysjohnson72444 жыл бұрын
Very nice :) Thanks for the tips!!
@Stylelss4 жыл бұрын
I’m new to the dirt bike world. I hope this is not a stupid question but do 4-strokes have this issue?
@lespaul1959reissue3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@bradsanders69544 жыл бұрын
1000.00 might catch it if the oil pump quits. We dont know why the pump quits.........Ive run 200 hours on many different older school KTM 2 strokes. All good when it was measured.
@abreitenbach4 жыл бұрын
Do you retorque the head after a heat cycle? I just rebuilt the top end on my 500 exc and im getting mixed answers on that subject.
@kevinegbert12514 жыл бұрын
I’ve never experienced or seen head gasket issues on the hundreds of motors that we build and we don’t re-torque after heat cycling. That being said, you won’t hurt anything to re-torque the head bolts/nuts if it makes you feel better.
@abreitenbach4 жыл бұрын
Kevin Egbert I just did it and the bolts turned about a 1/16th. Now I can sleep haha.
@theeasternfront64364 жыл бұрын
Rechecking torque isn’t gonna hurt a thing.
@abreitenbach4 жыл бұрын
The Eastern front i was more concerned with not retorquing and possibly blowing a head gasket
@TopRevs4 жыл бұрын
Damn thats a big piston
@korearoughterrainchannel41043 жыл бұрын
Hi Kyle! What size of the piston do you recommend for replacement after 100 hours of the hobby ride on KTM 300 tpi?
@brodystott45183 жыл бұрын
If only people outside of America could enter the sweepstakes